Atlantic Canada

• Universities in Atlantic Canada worried about big drop expected in foreign students

  In Nova Scotia, the province has so far accepted less than 4,000 international students for the upcoming year, down from last year's 19,900 foreign students.

  Education

  Jul 31, 2024
  
• Canadian Hurricane Centre says active storm season predicted for East Coast

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is calling for 17 to 25 named storms, with between eight and 13 of those becoming hurricanes.

  Weather

  May 23, 2024
  
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• Power restored to most in Atlantic Canada after messy winter storm

  The region faced powerful blasts of wind and major tidal surges along the coast Saturday, and at a peak more than 5,000 homes lost power. 

  Weather

  Jan 14, 2024
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• Modified Atlantic Loop shouldn’t thwart drive for offshore wind power: report author

  On Monday, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick committed to plans for a “modified Atlantic Loop” as part of a joint policy statement with the federal government.

  Environment

  Oct 18, 2023
• Hurricane Juan: the most powerful and deadly storm to hit Atlantic Canada in 50 years

  Thursday marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Juan's arrival in Atlantic Canada. The Category 2 hurricane brought sustained winds of 152 kilometres per hour amid excessive rain.

  Environment

  Sep 28, 2023
• Emergency preparations underway in Nova Scotia ahead of Hurricane Lee

  Nova Scotia Power says it's taking the storm "very seriously" and developing a strategy to quickly respond to any outages.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023
• Canadian forecasters watching point where hurricane Lee turns and journeys northwards

  One Environment Canada meteorologist says the hurricane will be felt in Atlantic Canada by next weekend, but questions remain surrounding how close it will come to shore.

  Weather

  Sep 9, 2023
• Atlantic region Black politicians look to build trust in politics among racialized groups

  The Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians said it is committed to ensuring that legislation at all levels of government reflects issues of concern in racialized communities.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
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• Forecaster predicts lighter impact as Tropical Storm Franklin changes course

  The Canadian Hurricane Centre says the latest models show Tropical Storm Franklin is tracking further south and more slowly than originally predicted.

  Weather

  Aug 27, 2023
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• ‘Something to strive for’: Semi-pro women’s soccer heading to Atlantic Canada

  Excitement is building around the launch of a new semi-professional women's soccer team in Halifax that is slated to hit the pitch in 2024.

  Sports

  Aug 15, 2023